| Ford Focus (second generation, North America) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | September 2007–December 2010[1] |
| Model years | 2008–2011 |
| Assembly | Wayne, Michigan, United States (Wayne Stamping & Assembly) |
| Designer | Lon Zaback (2005) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car / Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 2-door coupe |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L Duratec I4 (gasoline) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 102.9 in (2,614 mm) |
| Length | 175 in (4,445 mm) |
| Width | Coupe: 67.9 in (1,725 mm) Sedan: 67.8 in (1,722 mm) |
| Height | 58.6 in (1,488 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,588–2,642 lb (1,174–1,198 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Focus (first generation) |
| Successor | Ford Focus (third generation) |
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The restyled North American second generation Ford Focus was sold by Ford as either a two-door coupe and 4-door sedan — the hatchbacks and wagon were discontinued.
The 2.3-liter Duratec engine was discontinued for the redesign, leaving only the 2.0-liter Duratec 20 engine. Power was increased in the 2.0-liter engine, up to 140 hp (104 kW) from 136 hp (101 kW), along with other changes to increase fuel efficiency. The chassis was lightened and stiffened and overall weight was decreased by 30 lb (14 kg) from the previous model. Highway mileage was rated at 35 mpg‑US (6.7 L/100 km; 42 mpg‑imp) using the new 2008 United States Environmental Protection Agency standards.[2]
The interior was redesigned, including new seats, a new dashboard design with message center atop of the dashboard, ambient lighting, dashboard panels that simulate brushed aluminum, and Ford's voice-controlled Sync audio/Bluetooth system. Optional ambient lighting in the Focus uses LEDs placed in the front and rear footwells and the cup holders. Standard equipment includes a tire pressure monitoring system as mandated by the TREAD Act. Also included in the redesign was a support beam behind the dashboard for extra structural rigidity.
The second generation Focus debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Production stopped in late 2010, with the switchover to that of the third generation Focus taking until early spring 2011 due to the total refitting of the Michigan Assembly Plant, and to give dealers time for stock depletion. Despite this, some dealers ran a 50% sale on 2011 Focuses as of mid-2011, as they were forced to simultaneously offer both it and the 2012 model.
- ^ "2008 Ford Focus Production Launch Drives Employee Celebration At Wayne Assembly Plant". Media.Ford.com. October 15, 2007. Archived from the original on October 7, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ "AutoblogGreen: 2008 Ford Focus gets 35 mpg on the highway". Retrieved 2007-11-15.